Strong Island oyster

Strong Island

Chatham · Atlantic Coast, USA · Crassostrea virginica

High-salinity Chatham oyster with sharp mineral character — the exposed Atlantic waters of Pleasant Bay push brine and minerality to the fore.

Salinity4/5
Sweetness2/5
Minerality4/5
Umami2/5
Texturefirm
Finishbriny
Shellmedium, elongated

The strong brine competes with lemon — serve plain or with mignonette.

Pair with

ChablisBlanc de Blancs ChampagneDry Gin Martini

Details

Cultivationrack-and-bag · 3–4 yearsWaterPleasant BayAppearancemedium · elongated

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